Days 11 & 12 - Two Books
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fantastic_jackieWhat a loooong day! Gone before 9:30 this morning and only back just now. But I did make it to the doctor, and I'm on steroids again for the asthma plus antibiotics for the sinus infection. \o/ Clear breathing, here I come!!!
Day 11 - A fictional book
Honest review: I was really surprised. I knew it wouldn't be terrible, but I had wondered at its ability to be really good: Glenn Beck is a polarizing political figure, and the book is written with his political bias. Despite that though, he did create a haunting fictional world though the lens of his worst nightmare. He surpassed my expectations; say what you will about Glenn Beck, but he has been blessed with many talents.
If you like a book that will stick with you after you read it, this one's a good choice. I could totally fic for this one. He says he wrote it to push those on the edge of waking up into wakefulness; I say it could do that, but it's also a good way to express to leftward folks one of many scenarios that conservatives fear most. It's pretty creepy what ends up happening, and the end... well. :) I won't spoil anything.
Day 12 - A non-fictional book
...Yeah, I really didn't mean for this to be a Glenn Beck fan post, but this really is my favorite non-fictional book that I've read thus far. And I've read a lot of them.
The appeal of this book lies in its well-reasoned and extremely well-documented arguments for conservatism, not to mention the incredible (and often hilarious) pictures, graphs, spoofs, etc found throughout the colorful pages. It's a really, really excellent case for conservatism and small government. There's so much information contained within it!
Day 11 - A fictional book
Honest review: I was really surprised. I knew it wouldn't be terrible, but I had wondered at its ability to be really good: Glenn Beck is a polarizing political figure, and the book is written with his political bias. Despite that though, he did create a haunting fictional world though the lens of his worst nightmare. He surpassed my expectations; say what you will about Glenn Beck, but he has been blessed with many talents.
If you like a book that will stick with you after you read it, this one's a good choice. I could totally fic for this one. He says he wrote it to push those on the edge of waking up into wakefulness; I say it could do that, but it's also a good way to express to leftward folks one of many scenarios that conservatives fear most. It's pretty creepy what ends up happening, and the end... well. :) I won't spoil anything.
Day 12 - A non-fictional book
...Yeah, I really didn't mean for this to be a Glenn Beck fan post, but this really is my favorite non-fictional book that I've read thus far. And I've read a lot of them.
The appeal of this book lies in its well-reasoned and extremely well-documented arguments for conservatism, not to mention the incredible (and often hilarious) pictures, graphs, spoofs, etc found throughout the colorful pages. It's a really, really excellent case for conservatism and small government. There's so much information contained within it!
